SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education | All-through School | Start Date: After October Half Term

Full-time and term-time only

Veritas Education is proud to be working with a dedicated and inclusive special school in Durham, which caters for pupils from early years through to 19 years old with a wide range of complex needs. We are seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term temporary basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

This is a nurturing and well-resourced special school that supports children and young people who are autistic or have profound, moderate, severe, or complex learning difficulties. The school is committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where every learner can thrive.

The Role:

Start date: After October Half Term (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Support pupils across a range of ages and needs
Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to deliver tailored support
Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable)
Is patient, empathetic, and resilient
Can work effectively as part of a team
Is committed to supporting the individual needs of each pupil
Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)

What the school offers:

A welcoming and supportive team environment
Ongoing training and professional development
A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young lives
Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

If you're passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to be part of a dedicated and caring school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below or contact Ed at Veritas Education on (url removed) to apply or for more information.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'